The Earliest Astronomical Records Appear to Have Been Made by the Ancient

question 81

Multiple Choice

The earliest astronomical records appear to have been made by the ancient Chinese,Egyptians,and Babylonians in order to ________.

• A)predict future positions of celestial objects to identify good or "lucky" dates for various important events
• B)determine who should be sacrificed or promoted based on heavenly signs at their birth
• C)predict the best dates for traveling,particularly by boat,and where to build temples
• D)determine when to plant crops or hunt animals based on seasonal changes

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SST

Total Sum of Squares, a measure used in statistical analysis to quantify the variation within a set of observations.

SSE

Sum of Squared Errors, a measure of the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model, representing the error between observed and predicted values.

Treatments

In experimental research, the conditions applied to different groups of participants to observe potential changes in behavior or outcomes.

Factor

An element or constituent that contributes to a result or outcome.